After years of waiting, millions of soccer fans across the globe will be laser-focused on North America for the World Cup. The United States, Mexico, and Canada will host the inaugural 48-team edition of one of the world’s biggest sporting events,

Jordan, led by Jamal Sellami, faces a challenging yet exciting mission as it prepares for its World Cup debut following an outstanding qualifying campaign. Twenty-six Jordanian heroes will battle for a place in the Round of 32,

Jordan enters the 2026 World Cup after securing its first-ever qualification, advancing through AFC competition following a breakthrough run to the 2023 Asian Cup final. The national team features a mix of domestic league standouts and players competing in Europe and the Middle East,

Colombia are Jordan are facing each other in one last friendly prior to the beginning of the 2026 World Cup, a must-follow game in our live blog coverage.

The 2026 World Cup airs on the BBC and ITV between 11 June and 19 July. Visit our Streaming Guide now to see at a glance where you can view ALL your favourite shows and movies.

At the 2018 World Cup, Japan relied on the fair play rule to advance to the knockout stage and break up a tie with Senegal, who then was eliminated. It marked the first time a team had been eliminated through the rule.